Congress recently passed the 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act with broad bipartisan support—the most significant federal effort in decades to boost housing affordability.
It's great news. And it c...
How to halve renters' energy bills. Recommendations and anaysis by Jay Gordon, IEEFA and Kellie Caught, ACOSS
Why does housing cost so much right now? It comes down to one major issue: a shortage of homes.
In this quick explainer, we break down how policies like exclusionary zoning limit housing supply a...
Implementing the New European Bauhaus | RFP (TEN/873) Rudolf KOLBE
In this #ReportingFromPlenary video-message, EESC member Rudolf Kolbe explains how the housing crisis can be addressed through the principles of the New European Bauhaus and by promoting investment...
Nearly half of American families can't afford basic necessities. And the crisis spans every region of the country.
Senior Fellow Andre Perry and Senior Research Assistant Hannah Stephens break do...
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Hosted at the Century Foundation's New York office, we held an event on Thursday, May 21, 2026 that convened policymakers, advocates, researchers, and community leaders to discuss new and meaningfu...
Cheap to build, expensive to live in: The hidden cost of the "affordability trap." 🏗️💸
Day 4 of WUF13 exposed a critical flaw in our housing systems: we prioritize low upfront construction costs w.
Some cities face rising vacancy rates, while others struggle with severe housing shortages. Across the globe, city leaders are testing new ideas and innovative policies to make high-quality, afford...
"It brought so much joy to my life knowing that Michael had a chance to be a kid again." That's Titi, a Washington, D.C., resident who was separated from her son, Michael, while living in a shelter...
Jakub mieszka w Szczecinie, mieście położonym w północno-zachodniej Polsce. Choć w całym kraju znacząco wzrosły ceny lokali mieszkalnych i czynsze najmu, Jakub ma przystępne cenowo mieszkanie wybud...
"It brought so much joy to my life knowing that Michael had a chance to be a kid again." That's Titi, a Washington, D.C., resident who was separated from her son, Michael, while living in a shelter...
Prefabricated construction offers a way to rebuild housing quickly, especially in contexts affected by conflict.
You can listen to this episode by searching Ideas in Development wherever you get y...
When costs pile up for housing developers, people in need of a place to rent or buy often pay the price. One reason builders—and all of us—pay more: The many permitting delays that can happen befor...
In Atlanta last month, we asked local leaders what a #GoodLife means to them.
Their answers were clear: Affordable and quality housing. Access to healthcare. Jobs with dignity. And above all: more...
Home affordability and sustainable building go hand-in-hand! Learn more about how Habitat for Humanity prioritizes this work around the world.
Welcome to the Group Chat with Habitat!
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Auftaktveranstaltung zur Reihe: Bauen-Wohnen-Mieten - Perspektiven für bezahlbares Wohnen und nachhaltiges Bauen
Hohe Baukosten, bürokratische Hürden und lange Genehmigungszeiten gelten als wesent...
Uzbekistan is expanding access to affordable, high-quality housing for low-income rural families. With support from ADB and the Islamic Development Bank, a results-based program helped families sec...
With the United States facing a severe housing shortage, multistory apartment buildings could provide homes to a great many Americans.
However, concerns about increased fire risk often dissuade p...